Common Home Inspection Issues in Rhode Island: What Buyers Should Know
Buying a home in Rhode Island (or nearby southeastern Massachusetts) means falling in love with charming properties that often come with a bit of history—and sometimes, a few quirks revealed during a home inspection. I always tell my buyers: inspections aren’t about finding a “perfect” home; they’re about understanding the one you’re buying so you […]
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Why Some Homes Sell Quickly- and Others Don’t Sell at All
Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All Why are some homes selling while others sit—especially now that more listings are hitting the market? The difference isn’t luck. It’s strategy. With more inventory and discerning buyers, the homes that stand out are those priced precisely, prepped intentionally, and marketed strategically from […]
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Looks like Affordability May Be on the Rise!
Signs of Improved Homebuyer Affordability This Fall While affordability has been a major challenge in recent years, encouraging trends are starting to emerge — and they’re making the dream of homeownership a bit more attainable for many. Here are the 3 reasons affordability is showing signs of improvement this fall: Mortgage Rates Have Eased SlightlyEven […]
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Rhode Island Real Estate: 2025 Market Insights & What’s Ahead
As we move through 2025, Rhode Island’s housing market continues to make waves with persistent price gains, strong buyer demand, and slowly increasing—but still constrained—inventory. The latest report from the Rhode Island Association of Realtors places the median single-family home price at $520,000 in June, reflecting a 5.3% year‑over‑year increase, and a remarkable 73.6% increase […]
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The Market is Shifting…Price it RIGHT!!!
The market is shifting, and the sharpest homeowners I know are staying ahead of it – even if they aren’t ready to sell today. Because being informed now means being prepared later. Here’s what I’m seeing that you need to know: Right now, 1 in 5 homes on the market are lowering their asking […]
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Is Your 3% Mortgage Rate Holding You Back From the Life You Really Want?
If you have a mortgage rate around 3%, chances are you’ve wrestled with the idea of moving—only to feel stuck because of that ultra-low rate. After all, why give that up? It’s a logical concern in today’s market. But here’s a more powerful question to ask: Will you still be living in your current home […]
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Do you think the Housing Market is about to crash?
Lately, it feels like a lot of people have been asking the same question: “Is the housing market about to crash?” If you’ve been scrolling through social media or watching the news, you might have seen some pretty scary headlines yourself. That’s why it’s no surprise that, according to data from Clever Real Estate, […]
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